Skechers USA, Inc

International Merchandise Planner

Skechers USA, Inc$90K — $110K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 3-5 years of experience in Merchandise Planning or Buying, preferably in retail footwear or fashion.
  • Bachelor's Degree preferred or equivalent experience.
  • Strong aptitude with numbers and retail math proficiency.
  • Experience in SKU and category-level planning as well as financial planning processes.
  • Strong analytical skills to compile and analyze large data sets.
  • Advanced Excel skills required.
  • Exceptional organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Manage OTB sales and inventory at the category level to meet merchandise targets monthly, quarterly, and annually.
  • Communicate OTB plan updates and receipt plans to the merchandising team.
  • Participate in in-season forecasting and OTB meetings to ensure receipt plans are on schedule.
  • Reforecast sales bi-monthly and report results and issues to management.
  • Develop action plans to adjust inventory in relation to OTB reconciliation needs.
  • Review sales performance weekly, identifying risks and opportunities and providing corresponding action plans.
  • Collaborate with Buyers and Allocations teams to optimize store stock levels and manage inventory flow.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
  • Supportive team environment focused on customer service.
  • Flexibility in work schedule to enhance work-life balance.
Full Job Description
ABOUT THE ROLE:
The Merchandise Planner drives sales through a consistent focus on studying the business, monitoring inventory and sales performance. This will entail providing analysis and action plans to optimize sales and inventory. Critical functions include tracking performance of existing products and assisting in the determination of next steps; developing in-season forecasts and future merchandise plans; maintaining OTB; and ensuring the merchandise financial targets are met (e.g. revenue, units, AUR, margin).

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

  •  Manage the OTB sales and inventory at the category level and ensure that the merchandise targets will be met on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.

  • Communicate to the merchandising team the OTB plan updates and receipt plans.

  • Ensure the receipt plans are filled according to the write schedule. Participate in weekly/monthly in-season forecast and OTB meetings.

  • Reforecast sales bi-monthly and communicate results and critical issues to the manager.

  • Develop an action plan to increase or decrease inventory as needed to reconcile the OTB.

  • Review sales performance, identifying risks and opportunities in sales and inventory and provide action plans on a weekly basis.

  • Partner with Allocations to agree optimal store stock levels for your brands

  • Drive sales by analysing trends, forecasting, and providing quarterly and seasonal plans in advance of buying season. Included are gender, categories, style, colour, type and material. Ensure the purchases meet the plan.

  • Partner with Buyers to actively manage the lifecycle and flow of inventory.

  • Develop exit strategies and transition strategies for major product platforms; provide guidance on cancelations, markdown needs, and in-store inventory plans and models.

  • On a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis, report on the sales and inventory results vs expectations.

  • Partner with Buying team to review pre distribution 30 days after orders are placed.

  • Review orders with in-store date 30 days out to identify any changes required. Prioritize key styles/categories for delivery, ensuring pre-allocations meet store and cluster targets.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

  • Strong aptitude with numbers and clear understanding of retail math.

  • Proficiency in using financial metrics and reports to measure the performance of the business.

  • Understand how decisions impact financial results.

  • Experience in SKU level and category level planning, financial planning process

  • report/modeling building.

  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to compile and analyse large sets of data.

  • Strong organizational skills —ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize, and meet deadlines.

  • Ability to communicate persuasively, influentially, and responsibly across a cross functional team.

  • Excels in team environments and in building/developing strong interpersonal relationships, while maintaining an individual determination to accomplish goals.

  • Passionate about customer service.

  • Self-motivated and driven to excel and succeed

  • Able to problem solve and manage time effectively

  • Strong interpersonal skills

  • Advanced computer skills, particularly in Excel

  • Ability to travel

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Minimum 3-5 years Merchandise Planning, Buying experience in retail (preferably within Footwear/Fashion)

  • Bachelor’s Degree preferred or equivalent experience.

The pay range for this role is $90,000-$110,000/yr USD.

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About Skechers USA, Inc

SKECHERS USA, Inc. designs, develops and markets more than 3,000 styles for men, women and children. SKECHERS' success stems from its employees, high-quality, varied product offering, diversified domestic and international distribution channels, and targeted multi-channel marketing.

Skechers USA, Inc Careers

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Learn more about Skechers USA, Inc
Size
6,200 employees
Market Cap
$6.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$98.5 million
Founded
1992
5 Year Trend
+12%
Revenue
$4.5 billion
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